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Social Media Got You Stressed? This Private Community Puts Mental Health First

(San Diego, CA – February 11, 2025) – In an era where social media fuels anxiety, depression, and disconnection, Lisane Basquiat is introducing a powerful alternative: The Shaping Freedom Community—a free digital sanctuary that provides support, connection, and personal growth away from the noise of traditional social platforms. 

Launching on February 17, this community offers a reprieve from the toxic cycles of comparison, misinformation, and algorithm-driven engagement that dominate today’s digital landscape. Membership is free for a limited time and available by request at ShapingFreedom.com/community. 

“Social media was meant to bring us together, but too often, it does the opposite,” says Basquiat, founder of Shaping Freedom. “I wanted to create a space where people could feel seen, heard, and supported without the pressure, judgment, and chaos of mainstream social platforms.”

A New Model for Online Connection

Unlike traditional social media platforms that thrive on conflict, The Shaping Freedom Community prioritizes positive human connections. Here, members enjoy a welcoming environment designed for meaningful conversations, shared learning, and real member-to-member support.

Community Membership Includes:

  • 24/7 group chats to foster genuine connections in a safe space with like-minded individuals.

  • Early access to online “Monday Meditation Sessions led by Lisane Basquiat. These engaging sessions offer a dose of guidance, clarity, and inspiration to start the week grounded and empowered.

  • A Mental Wellness Resource Library packed with expert insights, videos, articles, action-oriented tools, and frameworks for balanced living.

  • Members-only events featuring live coaching, Q&As, workshops, monthly book club meetings, and intimate gatherings with Lisane and leaders in wellness and personal growth.

“The Shaping Freedom Community is about fostering real relationships, providing support, and helping people live with purpose and clarity. This is a place where people come to connect and to heal, not to compete,” says Lisane.

Breaking Free from the Social Media Cycle

Several studies link excessive social media use to heightened risks of anxiety, depression, and body image concerns. A 2023 study published by the National Library of Medicine found that heavy social media engagement correlates to increased stress and other mental health disorders. Additionally, 6 in 10 Americans say social media negatively affects their mental health. 

Basquiat says, “So many people feel trapped by the constant pressure of social media—the curated perfection, the misinformation, the relentless negativity. We’re offering an escape from that, a place where you can just be yourself—where encouragement replaces cynicism, where inspiration outweighs outrage, and where people can reclaim their sense of self without the stress of social feeds getting in the way.”

Join the Movement

Membership in The Shaping Freedom Community is free for a limited time, making it easier than ever for individuals to step away from toxic digital spaces and into an environment built for healing, connection, and empowerment.

To join, visit https://www.shapingfreedom.com/community and request your membership. The community is built on the Mighty Network platform and is available on both desktop and mobile, ensuring members can stay connected (and be supported) on their own terms.

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About Shaping Freedom

Founded by Lisane Basquiat, Shaping Freedom is a transformational platform dedicated to helping individuals unlock their potential, redefine success, and cultivate a life of joy and fulfillment. Through coaching, workshops, and an engaged community, Shaping Freedom empowers people to take charge of their mental and emotional well-being. Learn more at ShapingFreedom.com.

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